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Water boil advisory lifted Sunday

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Sunday, April 21. 2019

The water boil advisory issued by the City of Commerce for all businesses and houses in the Banks Crossing area and along E. Ridgeway Road was lifted Sunday.  The boil advisory was issued water main broke around the Five Guys restaurant about 1 p.m. Friday and caused the problem. Crews had to repair the pipe and road and repave it.

Flooding reported across county

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Friday, April 19. 2019

A local state of emergency was declared in Banks County Firday as a severe storm passing through Banks County on Friday led to flooded roads, trees down and school being closed. Twenty-three roads were reported as being flooded, including: Chambers Road at Hwy. 59, the 2200 block of Hwy. 326, Wrights Mill Road at Carlan Road, Peyton Road at ... [Full Story »]

Water boil advisory issued in Banks Crossing area

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Friday, April 19. 2019

Commerce has issued a water boil advisory for all businesses and houses in the Banks Crossing area and along E. Ridgeway Road. A water main broke around the Five Guys restaurant about 1 p.m. and caused the problem. The water had been cut off about 4 p.m. but crews still have to repair the pipe and road and repave it before the problem is fixed. ... [Full Story »]

Two principals hired by BOE

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Wednesday, April 17. 2019

Banks County Schools Assistant Superintendent Ann Hopkins has announced two new principals for the upcoming school year. Mike Boyle was chosen as the new principal of Banks County Middle School and Mandy Dale was selected as principal of Banks County Primary School. “All of you know Dr. Boyle and have witnessed his hard work, his innovation, ... [Full Story »]

Two principals hired by BOE

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Wednesday, April 17. 2019

Two principals hired by BOE

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Wednesday, April 17. 2019

Erwin wins in landslide

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Tuesday, April 9. 2019

Chris Erwin won the Georgia House District 28 race in a landslide on Tuesday, taking 76 percent of the vote. Erwin had a total of 4,492 votes in Banks, Habersham and Stephens counties, while incumbent Dan Gasaway had 1,385 votes. In Banks County, Erwin had 2,252 votes and Gasaway had 383. For more details on the election, see this week’s ...

Election coming up Tuesday

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Wednesday, April 3. 2019

For the third time, Dan Gasaway and Chris Erwin will face off for the House District 28 seat. The third election for this seat will be held on Tuesday with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at all 13 precincts. This is the last week of early voting in this election. As of Monday, 929 voters had cast a ballot. Gasaway is the incumbent. Erwin is a ... [Full Story »]

Early voting ends April 5

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Wednesday, March 27. 2019

Early voting for the House District 28 election will begin on Monday, March 18, and end on Friday, April 5. The election is April 9. The candidates are incumbent Dan Gasaway and Chris Erwin. This is a special election for the Republican party primary. Two earlier elections were thrown out due to voter irregularities. Hours for early voting will ... [Full Story »]

Toccoa man charged with vehicular homicide in death of child

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Monday, March 25. 2019

A Toccoa man has been charged in felony vehicular homicide in the death of a 3-year-old child in a wreck Saturday at I-85 near Banks Crossing. Charles Raymond Evans, 56, Toccoa, was also charged with felony serious injury by vehicle, driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUI), reckless driving, following too closely and expired tag. The ... [Full Story »]

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